Is LeBron James the reason why Klay Thompson rejected the Lakers in the “Bigger Fishbowl”? Chris Broussard speaks out

This just doesn’t make sense. Many fans just can’t get over the idea that Klay Thompson would leave the Bay Area when he clearly has the opportunity to stay. The Lakers offered him double the Warriors’ salary. He could take a boat ride all he wanted, but why? Many discussions have already covered many storylines.

However, Chris Broussard believes that the main reason is different. In the latest episode of The An odd couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, the experienced sports analyst has a rather creative term for the Dubs and Purple & Gold – “Fishbowl.” In fact, the term was coined by Anthony Slater of The athlete. The lead author appeared on a previous episode of the pod.

According to Slater, and Chris agreed wholeheartedly, Klay didn’t want to trade one fishbowl for another. And the “Even if the Lakers didn’t win like the Warriors did, they would have been a bigger fishbowl.” Surprisingly, this was only one of the aspects that led to the final decision. The actual reason for the rejection was still unclear. But not for Broussard.

“I think for Klay, the biggest issue that would affect him would be … he understands – and anyone who goes to the Lakers should understand Rob – that if they won a championship, it wouldn’t really be about LeBron and Klay winning their fifth championship. It would be about LeBron winning the fifth championship, and then let’s talk about the GOAT.” Chris explained firmly.

But Klay Thompson and LeBron James are on friendly terms, right? Bron even called Thompson personally to get him to pitch. Not to mention, James was willing to take a pay cut of nearly $16 million or more if the 5-time All-Star signed with the Purple & Gold. So wouldn’t the 4-time champion be OK with the “King” in the spotlight?

Klay Thompson may not be sincere enough to potentially spend his final years in James’ larger-than-life “shadow.”

“Lukas shadow is not as big as LeBron’s.” It certainly isn’t. And as Chris Broussard further pointed out, the 20-time All-Star’s huge shadow isn’t his fault. We don’t need to delve into the story of the “Chosen One” now, do we? It wouldn’t be surprising if James fans have replaced bedtime stories with his story. That’s how great he is as a player!

However, Klay Thompson is a superstar in his own right. And while he understands that he has passed the point where he will be number 1, “He could even be the third storyline, behind Kyrie and Luka.” He would not have found this option at the “Akron Hammer”. And if you remember, the two have a little history together that goes back to the exciting 2016 NBA Finals. The dispute between Bron and Draymond Green continues to provoke fans of both parties to this day.

Klay Thompson had interfered in the fight and challenged the then 2x champion. The infamous line of the Splash Brother –“I guess his feelings were just hurt” had been a sore spot. LeBron James, for his part, had only one answer. “It’s so hard to choose the right path.” Of course, the two have grown beyond such petty complaints (or have they?).

Be that as it may, Klay has already chosen his future when he decided to stay with his fellow bandmates. Splash, brotherStephen Curry and the Dubs. There was no doubt that he would always be the second choice in a Warriors franchise led by Steph. And he was completely fine with that. So much so that Steve Kerr called him “undemanding.”

But then trouble began to brew when the 34-year-old felt he was no longer receiving the importance, respect and honor he deserved. The result was that Klay Thompson decided to leave the Fishbowl He has spent almost his entire career there. What else can we say but good luck?